The Washington critic., 1887-06-27
ENERGY AND THRIFT.
The Leading Business Houses Of the
National Capital.
OUR LOCAL INDUSTRIES.
Messrs. Franz & Meister.


The extensive porlS-packing establish
ment OF the above firm Is situated at the
junction OF the seventh.stree road and tho
Boundary, just In front OF the city reser-
voir, on an elevation that commands a
magnificent view OF Washington. To form
q correct idea OF Its proportions one would
have to inspect the premises. Mr. Franz
was born In Germany, on the Rhine, In
lSi2, came to this country in 1916, resided
IN Baltimore fifteen years, came to Wash
ington IN 1879, at which time he com.
menced the business on small scale. The
present building is G0xl00 feet, two stories
above ground, with basement and sub
cellar, 45NiO feet, in which Is constantly
kept 1000 tons Of Ice for the preservation
OF fresh meats. While packing the writer
was impressed with the scrupulous neat
ness and order In which the business was
conducted, provision having been made for
an abundance OF pure water, supplied from
an oriesian well In the building. The sugar
cured meats Of this firm have National
reputation, while they produce immense
quantities of lard and sausage OF superior
quality. The business OF this firm is keep
ing pace with the increasing demand for
their products as well as the rapid advance
Of real estate in that section Of the city,
which is now three fold greater than when
the business was first established.
Edw. Cooley.
One OF the most extensive manufacturing
Industries in our city at the present day Is
the Washington Lime Kilns, located at the
corner OF Twenty seventh and l. streets
northwest, conducted by the gentleman
whose name heads this article, and was first
established in ls45 by the late w. IL. Cooley,
father OF the present proprietor. The prem
ises occupy a large ground space, having on
Twenty ty.seventh street 200 feet, and ex-
tending to Rock Creek, include some 1000
square feet OF ground. On this are situated
five patent lime kilns having a capacity OF
AGO barrels OF lime per day. In addition to
this Is space opposite OF $50 feet square
used for storage Of fuel, etc. The lime
manufactured is well known to consumers
for its superior quality, Its yield is greater,
and II works much cooler than that Of any
other manufactured; 10 addition to this, the
fact that 1t is not liable to chip or crack In
finished work, recommends 1t very highly
to builders. The shipments to Norfolk aud
other points South OF this lime amounts to
10000 barrels yearly, and this establishment
furnishes employment to 30 hands. The
Limestone is brought from West Virginia on
the Potomac River by the Chesapeake and
Ohio Canal, and is unloaded by steam In
front OF the lime kins. Mr.. Cooley is quite
a young man, and Is well known and en-
Joys the confidence of all who known him
I. NJ. Steel,
No. 1898 Eleventh street northwest, proprl-
ttor OF the Exchange Grocery, was born in
Westmoreland County, Virginia, In lSi2
came to this city In 1860, and has been IN
public life since quite a young man. Mr..
S. Is the Oldest business man In that section,
embarking in tho grocery business in 1870,
at which time that locality was considered
In the woods, as there were but few houses
and business places to adorn the many acres
Of land that were covered with trees, brush,
ETC., at that time. By long perseverance,
strict attention to business and pleasing ap-
pearance, he has succeeded In building up
the finest trade In that section. He Keeps
every thing that is always found In first
class grocery and provision store. Special
mention should be made OF the large Ice
box he has for keeping cool country pro.
duce, meats, etc, which is SO necessary in
hot weather. You will always find his
store clean and neat 10 appearance.
william Il. stone,
Proprietor OF the "Fairvew Drug Store"
at the junction of Vermont avenue and
Twelfth and Il streets northwest, 10 a native
OF Georgetown, where for forty years his
father was noted pharmacist At the age
OF seventeen Mr.. Stone enlisted In Company
g Of the Seventh Virginia Cavalry, after
ward being transferred to Whites Battalion
serving actively for four years, until the
cessation OF hostilites enabled him to re.
turn again to the business In which even
then he was an expert. He first opened 10
| 1869 at Seventh and o streets, moving to hi,
| present location about three years ago. HI,
! long experience renders him especially
, fitted for the business in which he is en-
/ geged, and those having prescriptions to b,
| prepared Will Gnd Mr.. Stone and his as
sistants prompt and reliable at all hours
night or day. Since locating where he now
is his business has constantly been on th,
| iucreasc, largely due to the fact Of his at
tentlon to business and his competence.
owen Woods.
Located at the corner OF Twelfth and G
streets northwest is q grocery and pro
vision store, which has been located ther,
for the past seven years, and has in tha
time secured large patronage from til,
section. In the rear OF the store, with en-
trance on l. street, is fine stable, from
which large line OF hacks is run. Mr.
Woods lie the proprietor Of both places, an,
calls through telephone 2G6-5 will receiy
prompt attention. Mr.. w. has been 70
thirty years resident OF the city, and cal
relate many "reminiscences OF 1t. In his haGl
| line he employs none but the most careful
drivers and the best teams, and his patron
| speak most highly OF the service rendered